Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve, Good. I wouldn't change a thing either. I think it's one of the best, most striking photos I've seen in a long time. Len On Apr 12, 2007, at 9:52 AM, Steve Barbour wrote: > > On Apr 11, 2007, at 4:19 PM, G Hopkinson wrote: > >> Steve, it sounds like you, Dave and I are are saying similar >> things. The eyes are everything. I really admire your shot, hence >> looking closely, plus of course, I learn a lot from other people's >> viewpoints on the posted photos. Actually on my fifth or so >> viewing, I note that there are a couple of brightly sunlit >> individual hairs in front of the eyes, which also have attendant >> reflections. That might have been part of my slight distraction. >> In any event, your picture is extremely well exposed, gloriously >> sharp and colourful. My idea of great Leica people photography. > > > thanks Hoppy... your comments are right on... I decided to leave > it as shot... and not try to "cleanup" some of the distractions you > mention. Steve > > > >> >> Cheers >> Hoppy >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org >> [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On >> Behalf Of >> Steve Barbour >> Sent: Thursday, 12 April 2007 04:17 >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: Re: [Leica] smell the flowers >> >> >> On Apr 11, 2007, at 7:53 AM, David Rodgers wrote: >> >>> Hoppy, >>> >>> While you're right that the colors steal attention from the eyes, >>> the >>> eyes still make the photograph. >> >> >> the eyes have it... >> >> though the eyes in context make it a particularly interesting >> image... >> >> >> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/barbour/PAW2007/flute.jpg.html> >> >> my 2 cents anyway... >> >> >> Steve >> >> >> >> >> >>> I've seen many images where the entire emphasis in on the >>> surroundings >>> -- costume, attire, etc. -- while eyes are neglected. Either the >>> eyesare out of focus, or they're poorly lit. >>> If you're going to have a person in a picture -- unless they're >>> distant >>> -- you'd better pay attention to eyes. And too often we don't >>> (and I'mpointing a finger at myself). Eyes may not be everything, >>> but if you >>> mess up eyes other things won't matter. There may be exceptions, but >>> that's a general rule that sometimes gets overlooked. Eyes are >>> powerful in a photo. >>> >>> Again, I'm stating the obvious as a reminder to myself. It can be a >>> challenge with a Noctilux. >>> >>> DaveR >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: G Hopkinson [mailto:hoppyman@bigpond.net.au] >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:04 PM >>> To: 'Leica Users Group' >>> Subject: RE: [Leica] smell the flowers >>> >>> Fairy nice, Steve. If I might mention one impression. The color and >>> detail of the headdress sort of steal my attention from the young >>> lady's eyes. Even though her face is warmly lit in the shadow. It >>> becomes a very high quality picture of the costume, if that makes >>> sense. Personal opinion, I know. The ribbons shot has similar impact >>> but in that one the person is just part of the composition. What do >>> you think? >>> >>> Cheers >>> Hoppy >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org >>> [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On >>> Behalf >>> Of Steve Barbour >>> Sent: Wednesday, 11 April 2007 01:21 >>> To: LUG Group >>> Subject: [Leica] smell the flowers >>> >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/barbour/PAW2007/flute.jpg.html >>> >>> >>> >>> Steve >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information